Obituaries

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Donna Jean Witt Klungseth was born in Remsen, IA on April 24, 1944 to Glenn and Dorothy (Klingbeil) Witt. Her childhood years were spent in the Cherokee, IA area where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School. After high school, Donna went to business school in Sioux City, IA.

Donna’s working years were spent in Wisconsin. Upon retirement she...

Apr 29, 2025

    Barbara Jane Raveling, the daughter of Earl and Joyce (Lindstrom) May was born on March 13, 1946, in Davenport, IA. She was raised and attended school there graduating from Davenport West High School in 1964. After graduation, she attended Drake University in Des Moines. She also met her future husband, David while in Des Moines. After a year...

Apr 29, 2025

Donna Mae (Litka) Triplett, 89, was born on May 19, 1935 to Delbert and Opal (Manning) Litka in Sutherland, Iowa.

She spent her childhood growing up in Sutherland. She graduated from Sutherland High School in 1953. On September 6, 1953 Donna married Merlyn Triplett. To this union three children were born; Jeff, Jolene, and Jan.

Donna and Merlyn lived in Sutherland until...

Apr 28, 2025

It is with both sorrow and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Lloyd Andrew Duffney, age 93. Lloyd passed away on April 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to family and community. A loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lloyd will be deeply missed.

Born to George and Tillie Duffney on...

Apr 27, 2025

   Jeffrey “Jeff” Walton of Everly, IA passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 60. He was a cherished Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, and Friend who will be missed greatly.

   He was born on February 2nd, 1965, in Hartley, IA to Larry and Betty Walton. Jeff will be remembered for his hard work starting at a young...

Apr 27, 2025

   Steve Forest Beecher, the son of Forest and Marjorie (Blasnitz) Beecher, was born on December 30, 1948, in Jefferson County, IA near Churdan. He was raised and received his early education there, graduating from Paton-Churdan High School. After graduation, he attended UNI, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education.

   Steve married Bernadette Zahasky on November 4, 1972...

Apr 23, 2025

Pam Meier was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and faithful servant of Christ. She passed away peacefully at the age of 68. A lifelong follower of Jesus Christ, she lived a life filled with unshakable faith.



She was a devoted member of Hope Reformed Church in Spencer, Iowa, where she not only worshiped weekly, but also led Bible studies. This inspired...

Apr 23, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

Robert Lee Schoorman, the son of Kenneth and Helen Brigham Schoorman, was born March 12, 1949, in Spencer, Iowa. He received his early education in country schools near Fostoria and then Okoboji, Milford for one year and then from 7th grade in Everly where he graduated in 1969.

Following his schooling, Robert did corn shelling and drove truck and farmed until...

Apr 21, 2025

Services will be at a later date.

Apr 21, 2025

Jon Patrick Harrold, the son of Clement and Alice (Williams) Harrold was born February 26, 1940 in Sioux Rapids, IA. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, IA, where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September of 1958 and after bootcamp, he was stationed in Pensacola, FL where...

Apr 20, 2025

Gladys Jean (Wagner) Bushey, the daughter of Wesley and Gladys (Salton) Wagner was born January 29,1937 in Spencer, Iowa. She received her early education in a one-room rural schoolhouse until the school was incorporated with the town school in Ruthven, Iowa. She graduated from Greenville-Rossie High School in Rossie, Iowa, in 1954. She attended one year of college at Iowa...

Apr 18, 2025

Donna Mae Schneider daughter of Everett and Dorothy Winterboer was born January 26th 1958 in Spencer Iowa. She was raised by her mother in Peterson Iowa. She attended Sioux Valley School and graduated in 1977. While in high school she participated and excelled in basketball, softball, and high jumping. In 1982 Donna was united in marriage with Joseph Schneider and...

Apr 18, 2025

   Kent Arthur Kilpatrick, the son of Don and Lenora (Nicolaisen) was born on August 31, 1942, in Spencer, Iowa. He was raised and attended school in Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School. Following graduation, he entered into the military on June 28, 1964, serving in the United States Army Reserves. He was honorably discharged on December 16, 1964.

   On...

Apr 15, 2025

   Helen Mae Foote, the daughter of Floyd and Mabel (Hagstrom) Hill, was born on July 9, 1932 in Ruthven, Iowa. She was raised on a farm between Ruthven and Ayrshire. She attended school in Ayrshire and graduating from Ayrshire High School.

   She married Marlin Foote on April 25, 1952 in Ayrshire, Iowa. Following their marriage, the couple moved to...

Apr 8, 2025

Verdis Dean Koehlmoos was born October 4, 1936, to Fred and Gertrude (Meyer) Koehlmoos in rural Germantown, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Germantown. He attended St. Johns parochial school through the eighth grade and went to high school in Paullina.

Verdis enlisted in the United States Army February 14, 1956. He was overseas in...

Apr 7, 2025

Todd Blayne Watson, the son of Mike and Michelle (Wekony) Watson was born October 31, 2020 in Sheldon, IA, but was raised in Spencer, IA.

Todd enjoyed watching Koko the Monkey, car crash videos, Hot Wheels, especially Corvettes, snuggling on the couch with his brother Jayden watching tv, playing hide-and-seek with his brother Lyle, helping his dad work on the car,...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn Otto Albertson on April 5, 2025 after a 4 year battle with multiple health issues. He was a valiant fighter despite his pain and declining health.

Glenn was born to Glenn and Christel Albertson on August 4, 1944, in Bedford, Indiana. As a child he and his parents moved...